Presidential race heat rises in 1883 week editorials
Weekly Leader notes increasing abuse aimed at Mr. McDonald of Indians by Republican press as he gains favor as a presidential candidate. Frew Devanass proposes a national convention of negroes before major parties. Editorials hint white Republicans may outnumber negroes in attendance. Also ridicules Sanaa Barnhardt for violence and bric a brac smashing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Frew Devanass
Sanaa Barnhardt
Keifer Pushes Panel To Aid Oppressed Sex
Mr Keifer urges Speaker Carlisle to form a committee to confer with Susan B Anthony Phoebe Cozzens and other spinsters on feasible relief for the oppressed sex. He proposes himself as chairman of the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keifer
Carlisle
Susan B. Anthony
Phoebe Cozzens
Logan Emerges as Washington Talk, But National View Remains Wide
The Washington chatter over General Logan as a presidential candidate is strong but largely contained to the capital. Outside, the nation remains unconvinced and unlikely to accept him, with politicians and observers wary of treating Logan as a serious contender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Washington
General Logan
Presidential hopefuls in New York face historic setbacks
A correspondent notes that among eleven New York presidential candidates since Marcy only four failed at the convention, six lost at the polls, and one was defrauded after election. The piece also cites weariness around Speaker Carlisle, described as pale and unfit for the burden of the coming session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marcy
Cesnola Claims General Title From Lincoln Without Proof
The note asserts General Cesnola was made a general by President Lincoln, but offers only a newspaper slip as evidence. It jokes that many others claim titles by similar authority, suggesting widespread doubt and a possible misstatement about his birthplace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cesnola
Abraham Lincoln
Kentucky
Enriched Youth Hears Watercolor Trick Backfire
In a Leadville tale the Kansas City Star recalls a youth who jokes about a sister liking water color painting and asks if they can obtain one. He notes his father sought a pension for a wound from Shiloh but was denied due to missing discharge papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leadville
Kansas City Star
Shilo
Wilfred
Wales
Wele
Enade
Sian
Roberti
Elining
Jeter
Panama Canal project judged doomed by Honduran president
President Valdez of Honduras says the Panama canal project will not be completed. He notes limited work so far and claims Republicans oppose the undertaking. He asserts the United States must show interest to spur action or the project will remain unstarted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LessEp
Panama Canal
Valdez
Honduras
Panama
United States
MaAxny Clemmers condemnation of Congress crowds
MaAxny Clemmers complains on entering the capitol that its clean quiet halls have been seized by filth making tobacco chewing politicians stink up the building. She says the capital’s state is a perpetual insult and grief to refined Americans. She compares lawmakers to Attila’s Huns in their dissipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MaAxny Clemmer
Capitol
Congress
Attila
Lecture ends with a flourish and mixed reactions
Washington witnessed an unusual scene as Secretary Chandler condemned the interruption after Matthew Arnold bowed the lecture off. Several speakers attempted immediate replies but faltered, while the audience made excuses and urged Bilea to stay with the deck and not the lecturing business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Matthew Arnold
Chandler
Matthew
Christmas Chimes at Churches Amid Weathered Streets
Christmas observances filled the city last evening despite slick sidewalks and rain. Presbyterian services drew the largest crowd with school singing recitations and poems by Adelia Huffschmidt and Leontine Abney, followed by various church activities and a sales list from Sunday school parlor refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman
Howard Chapin
Adelia Huffschmidt
Christmas Programs Spark Joy Across Churches
At the Episcopal church children sang carols after a tree laden with gifts. Rev Dr Rafter received a Dore Bible. Orrin Miller trained the children who performed selections including Hark the Herald Angels Sing. Catholic church hosted a tree with Santa Claus and gifts. Methodist services were devotional with smaller attendance due to bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Dore
Dr. Rafter
Orrin Miller
David’s
Holy City
Santa Claus
A Christmas Carol Contributed to Tom Leader
A playful Christmas verse laments festive excess and personal hardship. The speaker jokes about debt, gifts, and reliance on friends while urging ringing bells and organs to celebrate despite poverty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Leader
Wyoming Hay Claims Superior Nutrition Despite Market Trends
The article asserts Wyoming hay contains nutritive qualities rivaling corn and oats and that Wyoming beef sells high in the US and Europe. Yet locally Wyoming hay sells at the same price as Nebraska hay, prompting calls for buyers to compare and study their interests amid abundant curing this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Europe
Nebraska
Terrible Virginius mine avalanche kills six workers
A snow slide at the Virginius mine near Sneffels range buried eleven resting miners in a boarding house. Five were badly crushed and may die while six were found dead. Names include Thomas Marvin J Fitzgerald Robert Frazier W E H Carmichael Charley Armstrong and W H Shielder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Tribune
Ouray
Virginius Mine
Virginius
Carolina Mining Company of
Boston
Sneffels Range
Thomas Marvin
J. Fitzgerald
Robert Frazier
W. E H. Carmichael
Charley Armstrong
W.H. Shielder
Notice for Final Proof at Onnyman Wyoming 1883
Notice is given that Albert Hoge has filed to prove his claim for the south half of the southwest quarter of section 13 and the east half of the southeast quarter of section 14 in township 51 N range 63 W. Proof will be before the Cheyenne Register January 18, 1884. Witnesses: W F Draper William Ogden Seabury Brown Perry Brown all of Sundance Wyoming. Edgar W Mann Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gand Offick
Onnyman
Wyo
Cheyenne
Albert Hoge
W. F. Draper
William Ogden
Seabury Brown
Perry Brown
Sun Dance
Wye
Edgar W, Mann
Register
Wyoming
Charles W. Perry
Thomas M. Herrick
Benjamin A. Mills
John B. Leatsch
Harvey M. Babbitt
Little Horse Creek
Epear W. Mann
Rescue at Sea Off Cork Aboard Regina Crew Saved
In Cork on December 24, five men including Captain Bain were rescued from a raft after the ship Regina, bound for London from Philadelphia, broke up in a December gale. The survivors endured five days without food or drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork
Ireland
Helen Finlayson
Bain
Regina
Philadelphia
London
Ohio River Flooding In Cincinnati After Rain
The rain ceased, and the Ohio river began rising rapidly while the Licking river overflowed. The steamer Champion broke from mooring with eight to nine coal barges and drifted downriver without steam. A pursuit steamer disappeared. many cellars and roofs were damaged by floodwaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio River
Licking River
Champion
Licking
Younger Brother Bob Caught Near Warrior Alabama
Bob Younger, kin of the Younger brothers and an ally of Jesse James, was captured near Warrior Alabama on a requisition from the Mississippi governor. He is in custody awaiting further action by authorities in Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Bob Younger
Jesse James
Warrior
Alabama
Mississippi
Mutiny and Plunder In Panama As Soldiers Loot Hacienda
On the march from Pacocha to Moquequa a group of soldiers mutinied and looted a hacienda at Merced Grause, owned by Scapata and merchants backed by Dever Bros. They looted a large quantity of argardi ente, burned houses after driving off residents, and were later shot when the mutineers rejoined the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Pacocha
Moquequa
Merced Grause
Scapata
Dever Bros
Murderer Big Ike Dies in Durango Jail
Denver reports the killer of Bruce Hunt died in Durango jail from a self inflicted plunge while avoiding capture. Before death he confessed implicating four others now under arrest. Also a Wyoming cattle herd agreement ends with Andrew Frazer losing any claim to profits in Carbon county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Big Ike
Durango
Bruce Hunt
Hunt
Land Office Notice of Settler Wal Proof Filed
Cumyenne Wyoming December 18 1883 notice by George R Harrington to prove residence on the NE1/4 and NW1/4 of Sec 30 Township 25 N Range 66 W Fort Laramie Wyoming names Weightman Cormick Parish Gallaghter Moe Gallagher and Edward L Parish as witnesses all in Fort Laramie Wyoming with January 25 1884 as the proof date and cultivation claim filed with Register Epnar W Mann
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumyenne Wyo
Cheyenne
Wyo
George R. Harrington
William Weightman
MoeCormick
Edward L. Parish
James Gallaghter
Fort Laramie
Epnar W. Mann
Register
First-Class Goods From Shurley & Co Chicago
Watches jewelry and silverware offered by Shurley & Co of Chicago with dust and waterproof cases solid silver triple plated ware solid gold or rolled gold jewelry and single articles at dozen price Goods sent on approval with privilege of examination endorsed by major express services and officials Located at 77 State Street Chicago Ills catalogues available
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Shurley & Co
Chicago
Shurley & Co
United States Express Co
American Express Co
Southern Express Co
F. W. Palmer
Gen. A. OC
Smith
State Street
Ills
Christmas Gift Ideas from Craig Davis Co
Craig Davis Co offers Easy Chairs and Rockers, Rattan Chairs and Rockers, Fine Parlor Suits, Sofas, Lounges. They claim these presents last longer and please better in the end than other options.
Convicts Injured in Pratt Mine Cage Fall
In Birmingham at Pratt mine a cage carrying twenty convicts and laborers plunged 200 feet and rebounded 60 feet after the engine failed. Most men fell loose from the cage. One man, Joseph Phelan, was killed. Two whites and eleven negroes were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Alabama
Pratt Mine
Joseph Phelan
Arthur Hosts Shipping Party Before Washington Trip
President Arthur after breakfast gave a large party to shipping interests. He leaves tonight for Washington and will return Thursday or Friday to escort his sister to attend the New Year ceremonies in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arthur
Washington
Nash ville Man Credits Ayer s Sarsaparilla Cure
Mr Selby Carter of Nashville Tennessee says he suffered from lifelong scrofula with blotches ulcers and sores. He claims he was cured by using Ayer s Sarsaparilla and has had no symptoms for eight months after stopping the tonic.
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar Promoted as Cough Cure
Advertises Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar as a guaranteed remedy for coughs colds influenza hoarseness and throat bronchial troubles. Claims physicians oppose it but asserts one bottle 50 cents or one dollar size cures ordinary coughs and severe cases. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale
Public Notice of Land Entry Cheyenne Wyoming 1883
Notice announces land entry at Cheyenne Wyoming for Charles W. Perry and a sequence of land lots in section 15 township 18 north range 62 west with dates in December 1883. Also lists applicants Thomas M. Herrick Benjamin A. Mills John B. Leatsch and Harvey M. Babbitt of Little Horse Creek Wyoming. Ad includes unrelated patent medicine and cosmetic advertisements for Glenn's sulphur soap and Hill's hair dye.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Weekly Leader
J. B Morrow
Walmington
Daily Leader
Light
W. P. Carroll
Sin
Judea
Galilee
Plains
Palestine
Astar
Bethlehem
Rachael
Kedron
Jesus
Cross of
Calvary
Mary
Heaven
Abney
Cowcick
J. F. Jenking
J. J. Jenkins
R. N. Heath
Graham
Arbuckle
Patton
G. W. Cc
Andrew Frazer
Carbon County
Wyoming Territory
Frazer
A. A. Thomson
Craig Davis&Co
Pike
Glenn
Hill
United States Patol
Sk.t. Listel
Washington, D. CO
ScRoolin U.S
Cali
Theodore Huston
Blandinsville
Graig Davis & Co
Rogers Bros
Louisiana State Lottery
Louisiana State Lottery Company
Murrey
Olga
Beeeees
ULL Uit
New Orleans
P.O
NEW Orleans National Bank
Ourj
Dauphin
M. A. Dauphin
Seventh St
Washington, D.C
Dr. Liebig
Liebig
Liebig & Co
Bright
Dr. Liebig & Co
California
BOM
Liebig Dispensary
Geary Street
San Francisco
Mason Street
Learny
John Matthews
First Ave
Craig Davis
Pricassd
Joan
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!